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Hydrating Elixir II

Support + Recover

A soothing serum-mist hybrid, Hydrating Elixir II is formulated for skin in a state of imbalance and inflammation in need of both hydration and relief. Applied as a mist, this Elixir instantly calms the skin, helping to ease irritation, reduce redness, and rebalance the skin’s microbiome for a clearer, more resilient complexion. Brimming with whole-plant humectants and nourishing vitamins and minerals, it delivers essential hydration while clarifying skin as it settles into a more balanced state of being.

KEY ACTIONS

  • Weightless hydration from whole-plant humectants
  • Potent botanicals soothe irritation, redness, and reactivity
  • Supports microbiome with prebiotics for a clear complexion

SKIN TYPE

Combination, oily, acneic, inflamed; suitable for all skin types

100ml

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$68.00

Our Elixirs function more like hydrating treatment serums that are delivered in mist form. They provide the essential hydration step in a moisturizing ritual to be paired with our Serums and/or Balms.

In place of water, each Elixir begins with artisan-distilled, single-farm hydrosols and then we layer in herbalist-prepared extracts of fresh, whole plants chosen specifically for each formula to create potent, water-soluble nutrition for the skin. The ingredient and phytochemistry lists of our Elixirs read more like a botanical inventory than a conventional skincare formula, reflecting the medicinal intelligence of the plants themselves.

Hydrating Elixir II is composed of 25 medicinal plants, layered to calm, cool, and restore balance to irritated and inflamed skin. CHAMOMILE anchors the formula, a gentle and historically used flower known for quickly soothing reactivity. Whole-plant infusions of MILKY OATS and CALENDULA provide a deep hydration layer with polysaccharides and B vitamins, reinforcing the skin’s lipid and microbial barrier.

Calming MEADOWSWEET helps to tonify and pacify both mild breakouts and chronic acne, as well as gently clarifying pores. Powerful anti-inflammatory allies LICORICE, TURMERIC, and PASSIONFLOWER, with an efficacy on par with corticosteroids, work together to provide immediate relief while brightening post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. With aromatics reminiscent of a wild and unruly herbal garden, NEROLI, LEMON BALM, and HELICHRYSUM contribute their restorative support in helping stressed skin recover its equilibrium.

SENSORY PROFILE
How it feels: A light golden mist that soothes on contact and absorbs into a light hydration layer
How it smells: Bright, green leaves, delicate florals with notes of sweet grass and soft citrus

PHYTOCHEMISTRY PROFILE
Plants are all you need. Hydrating Elixir II, our most soothing Elixir formula, contains these notable phytonutrients, along with many others:
Polysaccharides and mucilaginous compounds, B vitamins including niacinamide, curcuminoids, azulenes, steroidal saponins, salicylates, bisabolol, various flavonoids and polyphenols, betaine, proanthocyanidins, carotenoids, linalool, rosmarinic acid, caffeic acid, apigenin, indol alkaloids, zinc, selenium, tannins, potassium, copper, manganese, magnesium, and other trace minerals

USAGE
Shake Elixir well with each use and mist directly and generously onto clean skin. Follow with a Serum and/or Balm.

RITUAL
For added cooling relief, store this Elixir in the refrigerator and apply as needed during periods of sun exposure, overheating, or inflammation. When skin feels especially compromised, layer with Recovery Balm to help soothe, comfort, and support the skin’s repair process.

Use within six months of opening and before the recommended use-by date on the bottom of the bottle. Store in a cool, dry, and dark place.

98% Whole Plant Organic

CHAMOMILE
This Elixir features four expressions of Chamomile, including the hydrosol, an herbalist-made whole-plant maceration, and both Roman and German micro-dosed essential oils, ensuring a complete spectrum of its calming and anti-inflammatory phytonutrients. It immediately reduces redness and irritation when skin is in a state of reactivity.

LAVENDER
The biodynamic Lavender hydrosol from our Laurel Skin farm offers cooling, calming support while helping to balance oil production and the skin’s microbiome. Lavender is uniquely suited to both chronic skin concerns like acne and rosacea, as well as occasional breakouts and bouts of irritation, supporting clarity without overstimulation.

TURMERIC
Whole-plant organic Turmeric provides powerful anti-inflammatory support with its widely studied curcuminoids. This vibrant yellow root also contributes bioflavonoid activity that supports brightness, even skin tone, and overall skin resilience.

CALENDULA
Both Calendula hydrosol and a whole-plant Calendula extract are used to capture the full medicinal range of this remarkable healer. Resinous and humectant-rich, Calendula helps the skin retain hydration while supporting cellular repair and a healthy, supple glow. As a true tonic for restoring compromised microbiome health, Calendula is both a prebiotic and a bacteriostatic – meaning it nourishes beneficial skin flora and it prevents bacterial colony imbalance.

MEADOWSWEET
Meadowsweet offers gentle pore-clarifying and soothing action. Naturally rich in whole plant salicylates alongside anti-inflammatory and mucilaginous compounds, it helps calm irritation and reduce congestion without the harsh effects often associated with isolated salicylic acid.

LEMON BALM
This rare and delicate hydrosol and essential oil is valued for its high antioxidant content and affinity for cellular renewal and repair. Lemon Balm supports surface immunity, microbiome balance, and healthy lymphatic movement within the skin, helping relieve stagnation and reactivity.

HELICHRYSUM
Artisan distilled in the Pacific Northwest, Helichrysum hydrosol brings cooling, transformative support to stressed skin. Traditionally used to encourage repair and renewal, it helps restore vitality at a cellular level while dramatically reducing inflammation.

FULL INGREDIENT LIST: German Chamomile Hydrosol°, Neroli Hydrosol°, Calendula Hydrosol°, Lemon Balm Hydrosol°, Lavender Hydrosol°, Helichrysum Hydrosol°; Herbalist Made Whole Plant Extracts of German Chamomile°, Calendula°, Milky Oats°, Licorice Root°, Passionflower Vine°, Echinacea Root°, Meadowsweet°, Cleaver°, Self Heal Flower°, Turmeric Root°, Plantain Leaf°, Borage Seed°; Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Grape Alcohol°, Vegetable Glycerine°; Essential Oils of Roman Chamomile°, Orange Blossom Enfleurage°, German Chamomile°, Lavender°, Lemon Balm°, Helichrysum°; Scarlet Pimpernel Flower Essence°
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Laurel Skin formulas set a benchmark for high ingredient and formulation standards that the beauty industry would collectively consider unreasonable. Here are a few highlights that set our Hydrating Elixirs apart from other hydration serums and mists:

  • Exclusive use of artisan-distilled, single-farm hydrosols, as opposed to water
  • Exclusive use of 100% organic, biodynamic, and regeneratively grown plants
  • No lab-made, synthetic isolates, bioidenticals, or biomimetics – only whole plants
  • Microdosed essential oils for microbiome support, without overwhelming the skin

    • The abbreviated list above cannot be found elsewhere – our level of care and integrity is proudly unreasonable.

    Understanding Oily, Reactive Skin
    Oily skin is often misunderstood. Hydration (water) and moisture (oil) serve different roles, and many oily or acne-prone skin types are, in fact, dehydrated. When skin is repeatedly stripped of oil through isolated acids, foaming cleansers, or alcohol-based toners, the lipid barrier becomes compromised, leading to increased transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and greater inflammation.

    A hydration-first approach helps interrupt this cycle. Cooling, water-soluble plant preparations support the skin’s natural regulatory processes rather than working against them, allowing oil production, barrier function, and microbial balance to normalize. When inflammation is addressed at the root, the visible symptoms of imbalance are often able to resolve on their own.

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